Michelle Keegan's Dad Inspired Police Role

Michelle Keegan steps into her first police role as DI Emma Crane in the new ITV drama, The Blame. The actress revealed that her father, a former police inspector, was a key resource in preparing for the part, offering insights into police dialogue and body language. This six-part series, filmed around London, investigates police corruption and systemic misogyny.

The drama kicks off with the discovery of a teenage girl's body, initiating an investigation led by DI Crane and DI Tom Radley. What initially appears to be a tragic death quickly unravels into a complex web of deceit, institutional cover-ups, and moral compromises, as trust fractures within the team and the town's secrets come to light.